ACTIVEWEAR 2017

ACTIVEWEAR 2017
TRUTH
CHARGED
INTERACTION
PHANTASM
creora® is a registered trademark of the Hyosung Corporation for its brand of premium spandex/elastane
MIPAN® is a registered trademark of the Hyosung Corporation for its brand of nylon/polyamide
regen™, cotna®, aerowarm®, aerocool®, prizma® and askin®, are registered trademarks of the Hyosung Corporation for its brand of polyester
TRUTH
ACTIVEWEAR 2017
THE MOOD
Instinctively organic in inspiration, we need to pull from the pool of both
natural and synthetic yarns in creating the desired natural hand feel but
we must take it to a new level. An eco story features with recycled synthetics and the inclusion of creora® eco-soft, but it is the touch combined
with an almost artificial approach to natural nuances that can be found
as gray and neutral tones go to the wayside and bright and vibrant
natural tones shine through.
The inclusion of creora® Color+ delivers a wide range of functionality from
soft comfort stretch through to powerful core stability, from base layers
to outer layers in just the right enhanced tones. Conveying a smooth,
calm and truthful aspect for non impact sports, TRUTH continues the
interest in wellbeing and healthwear, confirming the need for a bolder
and brighter offering.
COMPANION FIBERS
• Cotton
PRODUCTS
• Lyocell and modal lend a soft natural
• creora® eco-soft – the low energy and sustainable option
touch
in spandex/elastane
• MIPAN® regen™ recycled nylon and
®
• creora Color+ - dyeable elastane/spandex enhances the vibrant
regen™ recycled polyester for added
natural tones
sustainability
• creora® Black –black spandex/elastane intense blacks and innovative • MIPAN® fine & soft in textured yarns for
color mixes
a natural touch in knits
• askin® cool touch polyester with UV
protection
• cotna® cotton touch polyester
• lanafil® natural touch polyester for
sweater like knits
• Merino wool for annual delivery
CONSIDER…..
• Featherweight circular knits – opt for a dry, grainy
touch for spring delivery enhancing the natural
aspects taking them up to brushed finish for winter
• Organic inspired jacquards and prints add detail
• Sustainable textile processes from fiber to finish
• Push relief in structure or tone-on-tone prints to
slightly surreal aspects as bold tones and designs
feature
• Optical and engineered rib effects
• Space dyed effects enhance the color offering of this
group – contrast matte and bright yarns in
delivering added lustrous detail
ACTIVEWEAR 2017 - TRUTH
• Super soft and body shaping single knits
• New openwork jacquards to contrast with perfect
compact surfaces
• Organic veined featherweight jacquards and toneon-tone effects
• High power super soft compression mesh for liners
and support zones
• High compression warp and circular knits enable
clean-cut technology
• Consider multi blends and multiple finishing as
openwork structure is overprinted or dyed for a
dual effect
• Brush the technical side of fabrics for a super
smooth next to skin finish, a snug aspect for winter
delivery
• Double sided knits in contrasting tones
TARGET MARKETS
• Yoga & Pilates
• Low impact gym and fitness wear
• Athleisure
AUTHENTIC – FACTUAL – NATURE – CERTAIN
CHARGED
ACTIVEWEAR 2017
THE MOOD
An electric approach to activewear, pushing this sector up a notch in colors through to performance. There is a new dynamic that come into play
with bright and energetic prints and colorways colliding. This direction
pulls from the pro sector of the past and is reworked with strong fashion
functionality. Lightweight with the fit from creora® spandex/elastane,
CHARGED is an exciting and vibrating direction for garments that cannot
be ignored.
Luster also enhances the look with bright to super bright, from yarn content through to lacquered finishes, in getting the charged message
across. This is an optimistic direction, one you can’t avoid. It has to have
space to grow and develop and the complete concept of this direction is
further enhanced by digital prints for hyper realistic effects. This isn’t
just about pushing the workout zone it is also about pushing boundaries, COMPANION FIBERS
not playing by the rules but still achieving the desired success.
• MIPAN® aqua-X for cool touch and
moisture management in lightweight
PRODUCTS
qualities
®
• creora Color+-dyeable spandex/elastane for bright colors with
• askin® cool touch polyester with UV
compression
protection and opacity on featherweights
• creora® Power Fit- high power spandex/elastane
• MIPAN® aerocool-n moisture
• creora® Black –black spandex/elastane for intense blacks and
management with a cool and fresh finish
innovative color mixes
• aerocool® prizma polyester for deep and
vivid colors
• aerowarm® for lightweight thermal
aspects
• Fluorescent and phosphorescent yarns
• Brilliant gloss aspects through to
phosphorescent prints
ACTIVEWEAR 2017 - CHARGED
CONSIDER…..
• Bright and brilliant yarns contrast with solid and
• Featherweight circular knits with high power
compact dull bases for contrast
• Compression mesh for inserts in tops and bottoms
• Thermoregulation features in base layers
• Tri lobal finishes in high power warp knit
• Snug and brushed outer shells create perfect
• Silky touch polyester with enhanced sheen
protection from fleece to French terry with
• Sublimation and digital prints with a new twist
comfort stretch
• Core compression warp knits for bottoms
• Engineered compression in anatomical styling
• PU solid printing on printed bases for dual effect
• New generation gloss features with bright
tri-lobal yarns through to stretch coatings
TARGET MARKETS
• Core stability gym
•Zumba and aerobic wear
• Climbing and outdoor sports
• Skiwear/snowboarding base layers
• Athleisure
BOLD – PERFORMANCE – NEW DYNAMICS – KOOKY
INTERACTION
ACTIVEWEAR 2017
THE MOOD
The interaction of the body and the garment fuels this direction, from
base layers to second and outer layers. As well as high compression and
anatomical support, we are also looking at the movement of the body in
igniting the function in the fabrics. Energizing aspects through to thermal
regulation are combined with creora® to enhance recovery and keep the
wearer safe and protected. A delustered protective shell-like look
features, contrasting with the brighter surfaces.
Cut-and-sew features in anatomical zoning through to seamless applications, this is die-hard with a difference. The perfect surfaces allow for a
new direction in optically appealing tone-on-tone prints, while the perfectly
geometrical textures correspond with the body in enhancing performance.
This is a new direction, particularly appealing in updating the menswear sector.
Detail is key in injecting new life into core bases that have inherent function COMPANION FIBERS
but will now definitely stand out from the crowd.
• MIPAN® robic for high tenacity wovens
• MIPAN® aqua-X mélange for cool touch
PRODUCTS
high level performance
• creora® Power Fit- for zoned compression and anatomical fit
• MIPAN® FIT nylon and aerogear®
• creora® Black- black spandex/elastane for blacker black fabrics
polyester– far infrared yarns for enhanced
• creora® highclo™- super chlorine resistant spandex/elastane for
performance, energy and recovery
training
• Fully dull nylon yarns for delustered effect
• Iridescent and reflective prints and trim
for added safety and detail
CONSIDER……
• High compression warp knits - lighter and compact
in construction with multi function and the benefit
of fit and support from creora® spandex/elastane
• Lightweight circular knits with invisible touch and
freedom of movement from the inclusion of creora®
spandex/elastane
• High tenacity warp knit and woven lightweight
qualities for the most enduring of activities
• Fabric surface are compact and embracing, shell
like in their protectiveness of the wearer but they
must be lightweight and comfortable
• Dull and delustered surfaces can be enhanced
through innovative reflective trims and prints in
ACTIVEWEAR 2017 - INTERACTION
offering added style and an element of safety
• Geometrical mesh in true or faux structure – add
in high performance synthetic yarns with creora® perfect for zoned detail that requires added
function
• Micro light fleece with comfort stretch – lighter
before with the inclusion of aerowarm®
• Bond contrasting fabrics for optical detail on the
face, layer openwork mesh and jacquards over solid
bases or bond contrasting qualities for double sided
flexibility
• Brushed technical side adds softness to this rugged
activewear sector
• Bond woven and knits for contrasting function
• Optical prints for a hyper realistic effect work
perfectly on compact base fabrics – play with
graphics in tricking the eye
• Consider comfort fit outer shells with the added
performance of stretch membranes in plain or
printed finishes
TARGET MARKETS
• Triathlon • Cross training • Extreme sports
• Base layers for ski/snowboarding
• Running • Road cycling
• Urban activewear
COMMUNICATE - INTEGRATE - COMPACT - ACCELERATE - CONTACT
PHANTASM
ACTIVEWEAR 2017
THE MOOD
An illusive aspect to the activewear sector, focused on the pro and semi
pro market. Performance fabrics are getting lighter and lighter but in
this sector stretch and recovery are essential in offering support and
built-in performance that embraces and protects the body. Deceptive in
appearance, micro fine and featherweight but with so much power,
surface appeal also features through luminosity and with moiré finishes
and calendared effects.
This is next generation activewear with a unisex appeal, keeping in line
with the rise in sensory devices and wearable technology. This year it
moves forward from the futuristic influence of the past and returns to a
more natural phenomena, ethereal yet protective but not too out of reach
on a commercial level.
PRODUCTS
• creora® eco-soft- low heat set spandex/elastane for blending with
polypropylene
• creora® Black- black spandex/elastane
• creora® Power-Fit- high power spandex/elastane
COMPANION FIBERS
• Polypropylene – perfect lightweight
options with the added compression and
performance with creora® eco-soft
• askin® polyester for cool touch, opacity
and UV protection
• MIPAN® fine for weightless comfort
• Fine denier air textured microfiber
MIPAN® soft nylon for cotton-like touch
• MIPAN® bright tri-lobal yarns for
illuminant contrast
• Semi dull 50 denier aerocool® polyester
comfortable and cool with superior
moisture management
CONSIDER……
• Super featherweight circular knits with opacity – we
are looking to the hosiery sector for inspiration
• Hand feel takes on a superlight approach but with a
hint of a natural touch – we are looking to as light
as 50g/m2 for base to second layers
• Shine features but it is deceptive in appearance, not
full on gloss but more of a reflective appeal
• Bright tri lobal yarns contrast with full dull yarns in
creating abstract jacquards with stretch
• Compact warp and circular knit for clean cut
technology for bonded seams and flat lock stitching
for anti chaffing
ACTIVEWEAR 2017 - PHANTASM
• Core compression and androgynous zooming makes
the most from creora® Power-fit
• Black is a feature in this grouping, opt for creora®
Black for reduced grin through
• Soft touch and stretch precision micro mesh - once
used as liners but now regenerated for outer shells
• Super lightweight wovens with high functionality
combined with membrane finishing deliver
performance combined with stretch and recovery
• Iridescent and holographic trims enhance the base
fabrics
• Soft spacer fabrics – superlight and modern in
forming outer shells
• Moiré effects for a subtle reflective appeal
• Reflective prints
• Heat reactive prints and transfers
TARGET MARKETS
• Pro and semi pro base layers
• Performance base layers for all sectors
• Road cycling
• Marathon running
• Tennis
MICRO FINE – ILLUSIVE – STRENGTH - METAMORPHIC